Antonelli’s superior pace was highlighted by a gap of over two tenths to his closest pursuers during the opening practice sessions. His W17 challenger displayed exceptional mechanical grip and rotation through the twisty middle section of Interlagos, allowing him to preserve tire temperatures effectively before deploying maximum traction onto the main straight.
While a slight deficit remained in the opening sector due to differing electrical energy deployment strategies, Antonelli's overall speed made him the benchmark for the Silver Arrows. Free from championship pressure, he capitalized on the circuit's technical layout to extract maximum performance from the updated machinery.

Meanwhile, McLaren enjoyed a solid Friday, with Lando Norris finding competitive rhythm effortlessly. Upgrades to the MCL40's floor and front wing yielded positive handling characteristics, boosting confidence across both practice runs.
Conversely, Ferrari faced significant hurdles throughout the day, struggling for both single-lap pace and long-run race simulations. The Scuderia engineers will need to implement swift overnight fixes to recover competitive ground ahead of qualifying.



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